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The rivival is over, but the fun is not over yet. Just like the rivial of MAD it's time for Planet MADtv to revive one of our cherished events, The Planet MADtv Sketchy Awards!!!

Since the process of this might be new to some people, here are the rules. For the nomination round, A large list of categories will be labelled a few lines from this statement. In the categories will be every sketch pertaining to that category. You must pick 3 and only 3 sketches for the selected category, however there will be one or two exceptions.

The categories have been borrowed from other past MADtv Awards, however, there will be some that are dropped and some new categories that will be introduced. For example, certain categories like "Most Improved Cast Member" and "Best Music Video Parody" will not be included due to their redundancy. Categories that have been added, or are replacing other categories will be explained in the intro of each category.

For these Awards, all episodes broadcasted in 2016 will be eligible for nominations, that includes the 20th anniversary special.

REMEMBER, YOU ARE NOT VOTING FOR YOUR #1 CHOICES ON THIS PAGE. YOU ARE ONLY VOTING FOR THE THREE CHOICES YOU THINK SHOULD MAKE IT THROUGH TO THE NOMINATION ROUND. DO NOT GIVE YOUR #1 CHOICES!!!

I encourage everyone to vote, but I understand some people may not have seen all of the sketches. If you would like a refresher, or would like to get caught up if you have fallen behind, you can watch some of the recent episodes on CW.com, or if that option is not possible due to geographic restrictions, you can watch some of this seasons sketches on the MADtv youtube channel. I also have found a youtube channel with the full episodes on it. Maybe I should have put that first. So let's get voting, because this will be the most important thing anyone in the world will have to vote on this year!

Note: This category will be a little different this year. Because there were only two new characters this season, and this really shouldn't be a vote between Sumbrella and the 3 individual Hollywood Minute guys, returning characters done by returning cast members will also be counted here except in the "Best New Character" section, where we will just have to take my lumps.

SPECIAL CATEGORY: For this category there will be different voting rules for this category and this category only. One, impressions from returning cast members will not be included in this list of nominees. Two, because this category is so full, and we want to spread the love around, here at Planet MADtv you have the option of nominating up to 5 IMPRESSIONS for both the male and female category.

Best Male Impression (Vote for the best impression of a male celebrity or political figure)

Because there were only 3 guest appearances that weren't former cast members, and the fact that they were all former Bachelorette contestants, this category will consist only of guest appearances by former cast members.

There will be no "Best Music Video Parody" or "Best Writing By a Cast Member" category because there was only one music video parody this season and only 3 sketches were written by former cast members, and they were both Will Sasso and Alex Borstein, so those will be passed over.

Best Political-Themed Sketch (vote for the best all-around sketch with a political theme)

Best Male Impression (Vote for the best impression of a male celebrity or political figure)

Jeremy D. Howard- Tracy Morgan (Episode 1501)
Piotr Michael- Brian Williams (Episode 1502)
Piotr Michael- Jeff Goldblum (Episode 1503)
I feel like you left out half of Piotr's stuff, like the ones from Piotr's Secret and the bumpers. Will edit in two more picks when you edit.

Best Female Impression (Vote for the best impression of a Female celebrity or political figure)

1507- Will Sasso: Back in Our MADtv Day
1507- Alex Borstein: Michael McLoud & Jasmine Wayne-Wayne: Michael McLoud & Jasmine Wayne-Wayne: You are the Love of My Life
1507- Will Sasso: Michael McLoud & Jasmine Wayne-Wayne: Michael McLoud & Jasmine Wayne-Wayne: You are the Love of My Life

Best Episode

1503
1507
1508

Worst Episode

1504
1505
1506

Best TV Show Parody (vote for the most accurate and funniest TV show parody)

1501 Previously on Game of Thrones
1505 Dora the Explorer Goes to Las Vegas
1507 Michael McLoud & Jasmine Wayne-Wayne: Michael McLoud & Jasmine Wayne-Wayne: You are the Love of My Life (HBO First Look) - This is a bit of a stretch for inclusion, but since it's here...

Best Commercial Parody (Vote for the most accurate, funniest, and all-around best commercial parody)

Best Male Impression (Vote for the best impression of a male celebrity or political figure)

Jeremy D. Howard- Tracy Morgan (Episode 1501)
Piotr Michael- Brian Williams (Episode 1502)
Piotr Michael- Jeff Goldblum (Episode 1503)
I feel like you left out half of Piotr's stuff, like the ones from Piotr's Secret and the bumpers. Will edit in two more picks when you edit.

It only counts if they appear as the character in costume. I'm willing to give way on some stuff but on this I'm not. What's next, your going to want me to include Piotr's Hillbilly Sheriff of Nottingham person from Adam Ray's Instagram?

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Best Female Impression (Vote for the best impression of a Female celebrity or political figure)

Dora is animated, but Michelle is playing Dora as a live action person, so it totally counts as an impression.

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Best TV Show Parody (vote for the most accurate and funniest TV show parody)

1501 Previously on Game of Thrones
1505 Dora the Explorer Goes to Las Vegas
1507 Michael McLoud & Jasmine Wayne-Wayne: Michael McLoud & Jasmine Wayne-Wayne: You are the Love of My Life (HBO First Look) - This is a bit of a stretch for inclusion, but since it's here...

Best Commercial Parody (Vote for the most accurate, funniest, and all-around best commercial parody)

I agree that it feels a little wrong to include that as part of these categories, but my response to this is two fold. One, HBO First Look really does feel like a commercial on HBO and since it can be 15 minutes long it feels like a tv show. Second, as you said somewhere in here, there were only 9 episodes this season. You need a little inflation of things in order get a full field of choices.

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Best Recurring Character Potential (Character introduced this season with the best chance of appearing again)

1502- Safe Space (Safe Space) - Trying to shaft Michelle now as well, eh? (Mmm, shafting Michelle...)
1507- Good Cop - Douche Cop (Douche Cop)
1508- Sommelier AKA Maurice the Wine Police (Maurice the Sommelier) - Even though this is mainly another "process of elimination" vote, I totally just voted for Adam twice in the same category.

It was getting late into the night when I did this part. I didn't factor in the idea that I should separate these into individual character nominations. If you feel there should be individual character nominations, I am open to splitting this section apart into people, not just individual sketches.

It only counts if they appear as the character in costume. I'm willing to give way on some stuff but on this I'm not.

Ah, but can you honestly argue Carlie putting on a wig and saying in her normal voice, "Hi, I'm Megyn Kelly!" is more of an impression than Piotr doing three perfect, bang-on seconds of Ian McKellen? If Ian McKellen doesn't count, a good two thirds of the "impressions" that were listed shouldn't count either.

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Dora is animated, but Michelle is playing Dora as a live action person, so it totally counts as an impression.

I get it. Just noting that it feels weird.

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I agree that it feels a little wrong to include that as part of these categories, but my response to this is two fold. One, HBO First Look really does feel like a commercial on HBO and since it can be 15 minutes long it feels like a tv show. Second, as you said somewhere in here, there were only 9 episodes this season. You need a little inflation of things in order get a full field of choices.

Fair enough. Again, more a matter of pointing out the weirdness than a complaint. I don't mind getting to vote for that sketch twice.

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If you feel there should be individual character nominations, I am open to splitting this section apart into people, not just individual sketches.

I think the way you have it is fine -- just add Safe Space to the list of options. And Jeff Goldblum to the commercial list.

Well, as long as you have standards, you know what they are, and you're applying them across the board, I guess I'm satisfied. But you're still totally shafting Piotr.

Yeah, I'm the hitman Chelsea hired.

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You're right. Will edit.

WILL EDIT. Hey don't do that. Don't you press that edit button. Hey don't you go down to the "Commercial Parody" section. Don't you add a space. Don't you type in "Jeff Goldblum for ShopCo #1-3". Don't you scroll down. Don't you press Preview to see if it looks good. Don't you hit Submit Reply. Ok now I'm angry.

Yikes, adulting while trying to keep up here is obviously not one of my strengths lol. Back when MadTV was airing, I was still in school and had much more free time. I'm still behind a few episodes, but they're in my dvr...I'll post my opinions hopefully in the next week sorry ya'll!

Hey I hear you potroast. I'm having that exact same problem too. I work 2 jobs and always mean to do more here but I am just so tired all the time. If you post it, we might be close to getting to the actual voting. Can't wait to hear your nominations.

SPECIAL CATEGORY: For this category there will be different voting rules for this category and this category only. One, impressions from returning cast members will not be included in this list of nominees. Two, because this category is so full, and we want to spread the love around, here at Planet MADtv you have the option of nominating up to 5 IMPRESSIONS for both the male and female category.

Best Male Impression (Vote for the best impression of a male celebrity or political figure)

Because there were only 3 guest appearances that weren't former cast members, and the fact that they were all former Bachelorette contestants, this category will consist only of guest appearances by former cast members.